Ep. 15 - Season 1 Wrap
This is the end of Season 1 of The MAPS Podcast! Thank you to all of our awesome guests and thank you to everyone that listened to the episodes! We will return for Season 2 in a few months!
Aug 27, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The MAPS Podcast
MAPS is a recording and production studio located in Orange County, California. Hosted by Studio Manager, Shane Thompson and Studio Owner and Lead Producer, Mike Willson. The podcast invites working musicians/artists to discuss their journey through the industry and how they turned their passion into their profession.
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Ep. 14 - Them Evils
On this episode of the podcast, Shane and Michael sit down with the wild and crazy dudes from the rock band Them Evils. The band is made up of Jordan Griffin (vocals/guitar), Jake Massanari (bass) and David Delaney (drums). Originally hailing from Las Vegas, Jordan and Jake chose to move to sunny Huntington Beach where they met David and solidified the band's structure. On the podcast, Them Evils discuss their origin with Michael and MAPS Studios as well as their journey of ups and downs in the ...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ep. 13 - Jimmy Hua
Oooo weee!!! What a fun and hilarious episode with the wonderful, passionate and talented human being, Jimmy Hua. If you weren't already aware, Jimmy and Michael play together in a band called Big Monsta with Adrian Sanchez on bass. Jimmy is the frontman, guitarist, singer and songwriter for the group. They are getting very close to releasing their full-length, self-titled album which they've been working very hard on! You can follow them on Instagram @bigmonstaband or at bigmonstaband.com. The ...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Ep. 12 - Ryan Athey
After taking a little break, Shane and Michael sit and chat with one of the MAPS family producers, Ryan Athey. Ryan owes and operates Dire Audio out of surf city, Huntington Beach, California. The discussion gets off to a great start with talking about Ryan's lovely, sexy attire. If you'd like to see it for yourself, check out our Instagram page @recordatmaps. Ryan and Michael went to the same high school in HB but only really got to knowing each other after they both graduated. With the help of...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Ep. 11 - Of Limbo
On this wild and crazy episode, Shane and Michael sit and chat with Jake, Luke and Rob, the bandmates in Of Limbo. These dudes are hilarious and definitely brought the good times with them!. Jake and Luke Davies are American/Australian brothers that started the band a few years back. Jake is the singer and frontman that occasionally plays rhythm guitar and Luke plays lead guitar. Rob Graveley joined the band within the past couple years on bass and vocal harmonies. Be forewarned: this episode ha...
May 01, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Ep. 10 - John Hampton
In this episode of The MAPS Podcast, Shane and Michael sit down with John Hampton of Hampton Productions. John is a great dude with a great history initially starting in the skateboard world. Through hanging with dudes of Stone Temple Pilot---yes, STP---John was asked to help work for a company called Birdhouse Skateboards which is owned by none other, Tony Hawk! After Hampton left the Skateboarding world, he decided he really wanted to focus on promoting events, but more specifically, concert e...
Apr 16, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ep. 9 - Ian Bailey
This might just be our silliest episode yet when Shane and Michael sit down with Ian Bailey of Gardeners Logic. There are moments when the trio talk about very important things and there are moments when the trio talk about basically nothing...Some of those poignant moments include: the discussion of music in 2021, the discussion of songwriting...hmmm...there should be some other important areas of CONTENT...Well, either way, you're going to either thoroughly enjoy this episode like the guys did...
Apr 03, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Ep. 8 - Jon O'Brien
In this episode, Shane and Michael chat with OC producer, Jon O'Brien. Jon is an all-around wonderful human being that owns and operates his own studio called The Music Box Studios. He is currently in the process of building at his new location and discusses that on this episode. He also discusses working with Young the Giant before and during their coming to fame as well as working with some of the members in a current project. Overall, great dude with a great outlook on life.
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Ep. 7 - Vance Powell
On this episode, Shane and Michael talk to the amazing Vance Powell! Vance is a 6-time Grammy winner and such a cool freaking dude! He's definitely got some fantastic stories. You are really going to enjoy this one!
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ep. 6 - Jesse Pridmore and Paul Rhoda
On this episode of The MAPS Podcast, Shane and Michael chat with two lovable MAPS producers, Jesse Pridmore and Paul Rhoda who own and operate Monolith Recording Studios. The gentlemen discuss what it's like operating as a duo production team and all the trials and tribulations of the process. We begin the discussion of "Recording Nightmares" as well as "Live Sound Nightmares". Also, a definitive argument over which is better : Logic or Pro Tools?
Feb 19, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Ep. 5 pt. 2 - Jordan Sommer (Jordy the Blond)
In Part 2, Shane and Michael discuss politics and more bullshit with Jordy the Blond. Oh boy....
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ep. 5 pt. 1 - Jordan Sommer
Shane and Michael sit down and chat with the very talented and hardworking Jordan Sommer. His newest artistic endeavor is called Jordy the Blond. In the first part of this 2 part episode the guys discuss Jordan's beginnings growing up in near Utica, NY. Some "explosive" things happen during the podcast as well as the premiere of Jordy the Blond's first single "Tension".
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Ep. 4 - Chris Setchell
Shane and Michael; sit down with graphic designer, Chris Setchell. They discuss Chris and Michael's history and the origins of the MAPS logo. Through Chris' journey, we get to the creation of Live Aboard; the unique musical experience on the sea!
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ep. 3 - Rory and Kealan O'Connell
Man! These two Irish Catholic brothers are a hilarious half of the band Bristol to Memory. Rory and Kealan sat down with Shane and Michael to guide us through their musical beginnings and through some of their captivating paranormal experiences!
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ep. 2 Pt. 2 - Craig Broomba
We continue our hilarious conversation with Craig Broomba of FIlmspeed!
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Ep. 2 pt. 1 - Craig Broomba
On this episode, Shane and Mike sat down with the extremely talented and entertaining, Craig Broomba. Craig is the frontman of a radical rock band called Filmspeed. The band also hosts their own podcast called "Consistently Off". Craig tells us his journey of growing up in Michigan with his bandmate Nick Stout and their decision to move out west to push forward with their musical careers. We also examine the state of music today and where we might see it going forward. We had so much fun talking...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to The MAPS Podcast!
Shaka Mahalo! Welcome to the first episode of The MAPS Podcast! Shane and Mike each discuss their riveting stories of their musical beginnings to the exciting culmination of creating this podcast! Enjoy!
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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